Washington DC Part 2

So the walking tour continues. I walked for an average of about six hours straight that day. But I think I may have walked too much that afternoon, for by the time I reached the Capitol Hill's Longworth Building to meet Jess (the very purpose of my visit) I was pooped. But walking and listening to my ipod had very calming effects on me, a nice break from the endless routine of studying. I was in another city, another state, it was the beginning of my weekend - everything that makes me happy.

On a side note, I strongly believe that there is an iPod God - or, as my dad puts it, an iGod. Walking around the historical monuments, my iPod knew exactly what songs to play - so appropriate, so 'right' - it made my walk all the more special. Because, as I've mentioned before, American history doesn't really do it for me. I'm still trying to figure out exactly why.

Walking around the war memorials made me extremely emotional - I don't know why exactly. Perhaps it was the combination of the music and the gravity of war memorials - especially the world war memorial. This monument was quite striking.






This monument was at the entrance of the Reflection Pool and the Lincoln Memorial. I walked along the Reflection Pool (on the wrong side, the one without the footpath, complete with ducks droppings ALL OVER THE PLACE - typical Sarah. I couldn't be bothered turning back and crossing over to the other side of the pool.) Here are the duckies playing in the water. Oh, and me.